SRFTI Student Protests Continue Amid Clashes, Disciplinary Actions, and Political Debate
Students at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) have been protesting since late September following clashes with RSS-affiliated groups. The institute suspended classes, rusticated six students for alleged vandalism and misconduct, and asked students to vacate hostels. Actor Naseeruddin Shah and filmmaker Payal Kapadia have supported the students, accusing the BJP of targeting dissenters. The administration denies peaceful protests led to disciplinary actions and disputes claims of power cuts and intimidation. Political figures have criticized Shah's remarks, alleging conspiracies, while investigations into campus violence continue.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 32%, Centre 62%, Right 6%). Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 62/100.
Outlets measured: news18, theprint, ndtv, hindustantimes, thestatesman, english, theprint, indiatoday, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 14 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (22–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 24 Oct, 09:48 am. Other outlets followed.